Engineering:Mini Aceman

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Short description: Upcoming subcompact electric crossover SUV
Mini Aceman
Mini Aceman Concept 001.jpg
Mini Aceman concept
Overview
ManufacturerMini (BMW)
Production2024 (to commence)
AssemblyChina: Zhangjiagang (Spotlight Automotive Ltd.)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Dimensions
Length4,050 mm (159.4 in)[1]
Width1,990 mm (78.3 in) (with mirrors) [1]
Height1,590 mm (62.6 in)[1]
Chronology
PredecessorMini Clubman

The Mini Aceman is an upcoming battery electric subcompact crossover SUV to be produced by German automobile manufacturer BMW and sold under the Mini marque. When launched, it will be brand's first electric SUV and second electric model after the Mini Electric hatchback.

Overview

Concept

Mini Aceman concept, rear view
Pokémon Mini Aceman concept display at Gamescom

The Mini Aceman was revealed as concept car on 26 July 2022,[2][3] previewing a new design language for the Mini brand.[4][5] The Aceman will reportedly replace the current 5-door Mini Hatch,[6] as well as possibly the Clubman which is rumored for planned discontinuation at the end of the current generation's cycle. The Aceman will be position under the larger compact-class Mini Countryman SUV.[7]

In August 2022 at the Gamescom video games convention in Cologne, Germany, Mini showcased a Pokémon-themed Aceman concept encased in 1:1 scale toy car packaging. Attendees could purchase a small scale model of this vehicle in identical packaging.[8]

Production version

The production version of the Mini Aceman has been seen testing on the streets throughout 2022.[9]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Padeanu, Adrian (26 July 2022). "MINI Concept Aceman Debuts With New Design Language, Leather-Free Interior". https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/07/26/mini-concept-aceman-debut-specs/. 
  2. Nedelea, Andrei (26 July 2022). "Mini Aceman Concept Previews Brand's First Electric Crossover". https://insideevs.com/news/600566/mini-aceman-concept-electric-crossover-revealed/. Retrieved 3 October 2022. 
  3. Bell, Sebastien (26 July 2022). "Mini Shows Off Future Of Design With Aceman EV Concept". https://www.carscoops.com/2022/07/mini-shows-off-future-of-design-with-aceman-ev-concept/. Retrieved 3 October 2022. 
  4. Bruce, Chris (26 July 2022). "Mini Aceman Concept EV Debuts Wearing Brand's New Design Language". https://www.motor1.com/news/600560/mini-concept-airman-electric-suv-debut-in-new-design-language/. Retrieved 3 October 2022. 
  5. Doll, Scooter (27 July 2022). "MINI introduces Aceman concept – its first all-electric crossover previewing new brand design language". https://electrek.co/2022/07/27/mini-introduces-aceman-concept-its-first-all-electric-crossover-previewing-new-brand-design-language/. Retrieved 3 October 2022. 
  6. Pappas, Thanos (21 April 2022). "MINI To Replace 5-Door Hatch With A Small Electric Crossover". https://www.carscoops.com/2022/04/mini-to-replace-5-door-hatch-with-a-small-electric-crossover/. Retrieved 3 October 2022. 
  7. Pappas, Thanos (3 October 2022). "MINI Aceman Heading To Production In 2024 As An Electric Crossover". https://www.carscoops.com/2022/10/mini-aceman-heading-to-production-in-2024-as-an-electric-crossover. Retrieved 3 October 2022. 
  8. Smith, Christopher (23 August 2022). "Mini Concept Aceman Gets A Pokémon Makeover For Gamescon". https://www.motor1.com/news/606081/mini-concept-aceman-gets-pokemon-makeover-gamescon/. Retrieved 3 October 2022. 
  9. "Mini Aceman Electric Crossover Spied Testing On The Streets". 22 November 2022. https://www.carscoops.com/2022/11/mini-aceman-electric-crossver-spied-testing-on-the-streets-of-germany/.